Volunteer for clothing distribution event

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Moravian churches are seeking volunteers and donations as they prepare to host their 9th Annual Clothing Distribution. The giveaway will take place at Brighton Heights Reformed Church, 320 St. Mark’s Place, St. George.

Last year, volunteers assisted more than 1,000 Staten Islanders with their clothing needs.

On Aug. 23, volunteers are needed to help set up tables and clothing racks and unload boxes of clothing. On Aug. 24th and 25, volunteers are needed to help in a variety of ways as clients come through to pick out clean, gently used clothing for their families.

Work hours each day are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers can come and go, depending on personal schedules. Lunch is provided. Child care for volunteers can be arranged and will be provided at Castleton Hill Moravian Church, 1657 Victory Blvd., Castleton Corners.

For more information about volunteering, or to make child care arrangements, please call the Castleton Hill Moravian Church office, 718-442-5215. 

NEW YORK CARES 

New York Cares, New York City’s largest volunteer organization, is looking for volunteers to help with its August projects in the borough.

Becoming a New York Cares volunteer is easy. Volunteers can attend a one-time orientation at one of several Staten Island locations, or attend an orientation express — an orientation and a volunteer project in one.

Once volunteers attend an orientation, they can choose from approximately 1,200 projects citywide each month.

To register for an orientation visit the website www.newyorkcares.org or call 212-228-5000.

Upcoming projects on Staten Island include a beach and garden cleanup at Conference House Park in Tottenville on Saturday afternoon.

Volunteers are also needed Saturday afternoons in Clove Lakes Park to assist and supervise children enjoying water games. The program is sponsored by African Refuge, which serves refugees and low-income families in Stapleton and Clifton.

Volunteers are also needed to assist with the City Harvest Mobil Market by delivering fresh produce every Tuesday and Saturday mornings to residents of the Stapleton Houses.

For more information about New York Cares, the public should visit newyorkcares.org or call 212-228-5000.